Trusted Neutrals for Family Law Disputes Across North Carolina

At GHMA | LAW, mediation is not a side offering — it’s a core component of our commitment to resolving complex family law matters with professionalism, precision, and purpose.

Our attorneys, Patrick McCroskey and Janet Amburgey, bring decades of litigation experience, advanced credentials, and a reputation for balanced, results-driven dispute resolution to their roles as mediators and arbitrators. Whether retained directly as neutrals or providing facilities and structure for settlement conferences, we offer mediation services that meet the highest standards of the North Carolina bar and of the attorneys who trust us with their clients.

Respected Experience. Trusted Judgment.

• Patrick McCroskey is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. He is widely regarded across North Carolina as one of the most effective, fair-minded, and knowledgeable settlement professionals in the field.
• Janet Amburgey is also a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Certified Family Financial Mediator. Her approach to mediation is rooted in clarity, calm, and thoughtful resolution.

Both attorneys remain active in litigation and understand the risks and pressures other attorneys face when preparing a case for trial. That insight shapes every mediation they conduct.

As experienced litigators and respected neutrals, Patrick and Janet are particularly skilled at helping lawyers and their clients reach resolution without compromising leverage or professionalism.

Certified and Credentialed to Serve

• Board Certified Specialists in Family Law (North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization)
• Certified Family Financial Mediators (North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission)
• Active members in state and local bar leadership, including governance roles in the 28th Judicial District and the North Carolina Bar Association
• Experience conducting both mediation and arbitration in high-asset divorce, equitable distribution, spousal support, and child-related matters

When you refer your client to GHMA | LAW for mediation, you’re placing them in the hands of colleagues who respect your role, know the law, and understand the weight of unresolved disputes.

Facilities That Support Focused Resolution

Our centrally located Asheville office provides a comfortable, neutral environment conducive to productive negotiation. Amenities include:

• Private client conference rooms
• Separate, secure spaces for caucus or breakout
• On-site staff to support logistics and communication
• Zoom-equipped conference space for virtual mediation and hybrid sessions

We also travel to accommodate out-of-town mediations and can work off-site at the request of counsel. Our flexibility allows us to meet the needs of attorneys with clients in nearby judicial districts or across the state.

Schedule Mediation or Inquire

To schedule a mediation or inquire about availability, please contact our office or use the form below to initiate scheduling. We welcome referrals from colleagues and are honored by the trust attorneys place in our services.